Children 12 years or older can take Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide).

Downsides

Must be taken with a light meal which includes fat.

Cannot be taken with proton pump inhibitors (PPI) like Prilosec or Prevacid. If you need to take an acid reducer, try an antacid like calcium carbonate either 2 hours before or 4 hours after Complera (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir). Drugs like Pepcid or Zantac (H2RAs) may also be an option, but these should be taken 12 hours before or 4 hours after Complera (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir).

Not recommended for patients who have a significantly high level of viral cells or have a very low level of immune cells.